Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.50, 336.75 and 72.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 224.50, 336.75 and 72.50 is: 108.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224.50 : 336.75 = 72.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224.50/336.75 = 72.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224.50x = 336.75 × 72.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224.50x = 24,414.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,414.38/224.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108.75
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